Domestic Skip Sizes

Which size of skip would you like to hire?

DomesticSkips.com offer a wide range of skip sizes to suit all your local waste management needs, whether you're tackling a commercial strip-out or fitout, a small DIY project, home renovation, or overseeing a large-scale construction site. Below are the skip sizes we offer on a nationwide basis, along with a brief description of each:

2-yard Mini Skip Hire:

2-yard mini skips are perfect for small domestic projects or garden clearances.
Compact size makes it ideal for properties with limited space.
Holds approximately 20-30 bin bags of waste.
Ideal for small amounts of soil and rubble.

4-yard Midi Skip Hire:

4-yard skip hire is great for medium-sized projects such as kitchen or bathroom renovations.
Suitable for both domestic and light commercial use.
Holds approximately 30-40 bin bags of waste.
4 yard skips can hold approximately 4 tonnes in weight.
4 yard skips are perfect for soil, rubble, and broken concrete.

Small 6-yard Skip Hire:

6-yard skip hire is ideal for larger domestic projects or small construction jobs.
Commonly used for disposing of bulky items like furniture, soil, rubble, mixed construction waste, or garden waste.
Holds approximately 50-60 bin bags of waste.
6 yard skips can hold approximately 6 tonnes in weight.

8-yard Builder's Skip Hire:

8-yard skip hire is the most popular choice for construction and renovation waste projects.
Suitable for both domestic and commercial use.
Available open or enclosed.
The most popular choice for wait and load skip hire.
Holds approximately 60-80 bin bags of waste.
8 yard skips can hold approximately 8 tonnes in weight and are ideal for removing soil, rubble, concrete and muck from gardens or construction projects.

12-yard Large Builder's Skip:

12-yard skips are designed for larger-scale construction projects, home renovations, and commercial use.
12-yard skips are available with open tops or enclosed lids.
Provides ample space for disposing of bulky waste materials.
Holds approximately 100-120 bin bags of waste.
12 yard skips can hold approximately 8 tonnes in weight.
12 yard skips aren't suitable for soil or rubble.

14-yard High-Sided Builder's Skip:

Designed for larger-scale construction projects, home renovations, and commercial use.
14-yard skips are available with open tops or enclosed lids.
Provides ample space for disposing of bulky waste materials.
Holds approximately 120-140 bin bags of waste.
14 yard skips can hold approximately 8 tonnes in weight.
14 yard skips aren't suitable for soil or rubble.

16-yard Large Skip Hire:

16-yard skip hire is well-suited for larger-scale projects, such as commercial construction sites, industrial clearances, or significant home renovations.
16-yard skips typically have a capacity of approximately 130-150 bin bags of waste.
16-yard skips are available with open tops or enclosed lids.
With its generous capacity, a 16-yard skip can accommodate a wide range of waste materials, including construction waste, bulky items, household waste, and more.
16 yard skips can hold approximately 8 tonnes in weight.
16 yard skips aren't suitable for soil or rubble.

8-yard, 12-yard, or 14-yard Wait and Load Skip Hire:

With our "Wait and Load Skip Hire" service, there's no need to worry about skip permits or allocating space for a skip on your property.
If you're working in an area with limited space or restricted access, our "Wait and Load Skip Hire" service eliminates the need for a skip to be placed on-site.
Whether you're undertaking a small renovation project in Edinburgh, clearing out a property in London, or managing a construction site in Manchester, our "Wait and Load Skip Hire" service offers the flexibility to dispose of waste quickly and efficiently.
Wait and load skips can hold approximately 8 tonnes in weight.
20 or 30 mins waiting time is included in the price of a wait and load skip.
Various sizes of skips are available on a wait and load basis including, 6-yard skips, 8-yard skips, 12-yard skips, 14-yard skips, 16-yard skips and assuming you have space roll-on roll-off skips are available on a wait and load basis but we recommend adding an hours waiting time so you have enough time to load the 20-yard or 40-yard roro skip.

20-Yard Skips and 40-Yard Roll-On Roll-Off (RoRo) Containers:

Ideal for major construction sites, industrial projects, or large-scale clearances.
Our RoRo skips are available in various sizes ranging from 20-yard to 40 cubic yards.
Provides maximum capacity for high-volume waste disposal.
No matter the size of your project, we have the perfect skip to meet your requirements. Our skips are sturdy, reliable, and available for flexible hire periods to suit your schedule. If you're unsure which skip size is right for you, our friendly team is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your needs and hire the perfect skip for your next project.
Roll-on roll-off skip containers can hold approximately 15 tonnes in weight, please remember heavy waste types such as soil, and rubble are not suitable for 40-yard skip containers, please order a 20-yard roro skip for heavy materials like soil and rubble.

If you are unsure what size of skip suits your needs or waste type please call 0333 121 1056 or click here and contact our skip hire team for advice.

Book any size of domestic skip online in your local area

Choosing DomesticSkips.com as your local skip hire service provider in the UK offers numerous benefits:

Convenience:

We offer convenient and hassle-free skip hire services tailored to your needs. With easy online skip hire booking and flexible delivery, exchange and collection options, we make skip hire and waste disposal simple and stress-free

Wide Range of Skip Sizes for Hire:

Whether you're tackling a small home renovation project or a large commercial construction job, we have a wide range of skip sizes to suit your needs. From 4-yard skips and 6-yard mini skips, 8-yard builders skips, high-sided and enclosed 12-yard skips, 14-yard skips, and 16-yard chain lift skips to large 20-yard RoRo skips, and 40-yard roll-on roll-off containers, we've got your skip hire needs covered.

Local Skip Hire Expertise:

As a local skip hire provider, we have in-depth knowledge of the area and understand the waste management needs of our community. You can trust us to provide prompt, reliable skip hire services that meets local regulations and standards.

Competitive Skip Hire Pricing:

We offer competitive skip hire pricing without compromising on the quality of our service. With transparent skip prices and no hidden fees, you'll know exactly what you're paying for upfront when you book domestic skip hire with us.

Environmental Responsibility:

We are committed to environmentally responsible waste management practices. We aim to recycle the maximum amount of waste possible, minimizing landfill and reducing our environmental impact.

Grab Lorry Hire:

Our grab lorry hire services are available nationwide, offering quick and convenient grab lorry waste removal and aggregate delivery for projects of all sizes. Whether you're clearing rubble from construction sites London, soil from a landscaping garden project in Edinburgh, or disposing of construction or demolition waste in Manchester, our grab lorries are equipped to remove a wide range of waste materials, including soil, rubble, green waste, and more.

Professional Skip Hire Service:

Our team of experienced skip hire professionals is dedicated to providing excellent customer service from start to finish. From helping you choose the right skip size to ensuring prompt skip delivery, exchanges and collection, we're here to help every step of the way when ordering skips.

Flexible Skip Hire Scheduling:

We understand that every project is unique, which is why we offer flexible skip hire scheduling options to fit your schedule. Whether you need a skip for a day, a week, wait and load, or longer, we can accommodate your skip hire needs.

Customer Satisfaction:

Our top priority is customer satisfaction. We go above and beyond to ensure that our customers are happy with our skip hire service, and we're always here to address any questions or concerns you may have about skip sizes, what waste can or can't be place in a skip and skip hire prices.

If you need skip hire in the UK please call us at 0333 121 1056 or click here and book domestic skip hire online in Scotland, England or Wales.

Skip hire reviews from domestic and commercial skip hire customers

"Asked for support from this company with very short notice after other national organisations were unable to assist. Their experience with the management of waste was exceptional and they followed all policy and regulation around waste management which was of massive importance to a company like ours. Quick Reliable and would recommend them to any organisation looking for any sort of waste removal."
Mark Purvis on Google Reviews

"I highly recommend using Waste Cloud for skip hire and rubbish removal. I contacted Craig urgently needing a skip for the next day.

After unsuccessfully trying several other companies, Craig, was more than happy to assist. The 20-yard RoRo skip was delivered promptly the following day, making the entire process stress-free.

Nothing is too much to ask. I would 100% recommend Waste Cloud to anyone in need of a skip or waste service."
Carys Harry on Google Reviews

"More than happy with this company. Quick efficient and careful workers , arrived bang on time and tidied up behind them . Couldn’t ask for better.. and all that at a more than reasonable price !"
Katherine Ritchie on Goolge Reviews

"Would highly recommend Craig went above and beyond called late afternoon for hardcore next day. Craig was even in touch after working hours so we had it for next day and first thing in the morning great company will use again and recommend to people . Thanks Craig"
Roy Anderson on Google Reviews

"Booked a 14-yard wait and load. Really good experience from start to end - Craig gave us a good deal and was helpful and responsive, letting us postpone the booking due to delays on our side, and driver of the skip helped us load the skip to maximise space. All round great experience and everyone very friendly and professional, would definitely recommend :)"
Xanthe Hatchwell on Google Reviews

"Excellent service with wait and lift as suggested by Ross which was seamless. Would recommend."
Sharon Hogg on Google Reviews

"I booked an 8 yard skip to remove contaminated soil. An excellent service and great communication from Ross.
1st class service 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻"
Bobby McGinty on Google Reviews

"Skip hire was great. Quick and simple to book. Great customer service from Craig. Thanks for your help. Will defo use again."
Chris Watson on Google Reviews

"Done the job with extremely difficult access when no other waste company would even try, thanks again guys"
Darren Hill, Site Manager, Brown Demolitions Ltd

"Very happy with the skip hire and customer service prior to the date. The company was extremely responsive and helpful in arranging a Wait and Load in an area with road works , and managed to arrange a suitable time as well! Would sincerely recommend, one thing I would say could be recommended was payment method. Not everyone might be able to pay via phone on the spot."
Magdalena Włoczka on Google Reviews

"Fantastic service could not be happier answered my call on a Sunday afternoon and delivered on Monday morning!!! Would highly recommend."
Richard Aldous on Google Reviews

"I contacted Ross at Nationwide Skip Hire to get approx 10 tons of soil removed with a grab crane. This was all done at a fair price very quickly and neatly - would definitely recommend Nationwide Skip Hire and Rubbish removal to anyone needing these services, great to deal with a company who obviously believe in customer service. Thank you"
Keith Lowe on Google Reviews

I have used a lot now. Hassle free, and easy to book skips, grab hire, and man with a van waste collections. Great prices and also good communication from Craig and Ross the guys in the office. Overall a great company to use, great service and would highly recommend.
Steven Godsell, Strip-Out Division, Brown Demolitions Ltd

"I was unsure about what size of skip I needed for my garden clear out, but the online booking system made it so easy. I was able to see all different skip sizes, choose my delivery and collection date and even pay online! I booked on a Friday evening once I got home from work and the skip was delivered on the Monday as chosen. The team confirmed my booking via email. Thank you again Waste Cloud!! Will definitely use again and also recommend!"
Janice Yardley on Google Reviews

"We hired a 14 yard skip for a recent clear out of our warehouse in Milton Keynes. Easy online booking process and the skip was delivered and uplifted on time. I have no hesitation in recommending this skip hire company."
M Dhanji, Director, Ink and Toner Recycling Ltd

"Just got our skip picked up after a week long hire at our unit. Great communication throughout from order, to payment and on the day of delivery/collection. Thanks again. Will highly recommend!"
Bagpipe Refurbishments on Google Reviews

"Booked a skip to remove small electrical and general business waste, the whole process was straightforward and we were provided with the waste carriers licence, their SEPA license and certificate of disposal. Will certainly use again."
David Motion on Google Reviews

"Happy with the hire - skips were delivered and picked up promptly, would recommend."
Chris Luckhart on Google Reviews

Our range of skip sizes is available for delivery in England, Scotland, and Wales.

We provide all skip sizes in a wide range of UK towns and cities, including but not limited to:

We provide skips of all sizes in a wide range of towns and cities in England, including but not limited to: Central London, North London, West London, Worthing, East London, South London, Nuneaton, Poole, Derby, Burton-on-Trent, Coventry, Manchester, Oldham, Bury, Salford, Bolton, Barnsley, Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Denton, Preston, Warrington, Bradford, Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Peterlee, Rochdale, Ringwood, York, Leicester, Birmingham, Winchester, Derby, Liverpool, Cambridge, Peterborough, Chelmsford, Chichester, Stockport, Chester, Swindon, Weymouth, Reading, Dartford, Crawley, Haywards Heath, Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, Maidstone, Worthing, Kent, Ashford, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Canterbury, Colchester, Chelmsford, Lymington, Ipswich, Scunthorpe, Bury St Edmunds, Brighton, Petersfield, Havant, Hastings, Farnborough, Fareham, Eastleigh, Eastbourne, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Gosport, Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol, Bath, Reading, Leeds, Doncaster, Rotherham, Sheffield, Norwich, Sale, Nottingham, and Hull.

We provide skips of all sizes in a wide range of towns and cities in Scotland, including but not limited to: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling, Broxburn, Bathgate, Livingston, Perth, Scottish Borders, Fife, Glenrothes, Dunfermline, Rosyth, Inverkeithing, Kirkcaldy, St Andrews, Thornton, Elie and Earlsferry, Dundee, Broughty Ferry, Aberdeen, Dumfries, Blindwells, Bathgate, Broxburn, Winchburgh, Bo'ness, Blackness, Grangemouth, Falkirk, Linlithgow, East Lothian, Musselburgh, North Berwick, Gullane, Archerfield, Direlton, Fenton Barns, Aberlady, Prestonpans, Tranent, Macmerry, Haddington, Midlothian, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Gorebridge, Rosewell, Mayfield, Easthouses, Fordel, Newtongrange, Penicuik, Straiton, West Lothian, Paisley, Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, Motherwell, Coatbridge, Wishaw, Euro Central, Cumbernauld, and Hamilton.

We provide skips of all sizes in a wide range of towns and cities in Wales, including but not limited to: Wrexham, Rhyl, Tenby, Merthyr Tydfil, Ebbw Vale, Tredegar, Aberdare, Brecon, Crickhowell, Abertillery, Abergavenny, Swansea, Llanelli, Neath, Port Talbot, Carmarthen, Ammanford, Cardiff, Porthcawl, Mumbles, Caerphilly, Barry, Penarth, Bridgend, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Pontypridd, Pencoed, and the North coast of Wales between Chester and Anglesey, including Llanddulas, Abergele, Colwyn Bay, Rhos on sea, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, Llandudno, and Deganwy, in the Conwy region .